CCSD INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK
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Social Studies in CCSD

Welcome to Social Studies
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In Cherry Creek Schools, the study of Social Studies is guided by the state standards. The Social Studies Instructional Framework provides structure for educators as they design units of study and inquiry-based learning experiences.  Students in CCSD develop identities as Historians, Geographers, and Economists, with the understanding that several other disciplines including Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology have an important role within a comprehensive Social Studies program. Social Studies provides cornerstone skills that are vital to opening doors for a more diverse and innovative workforce and a more responsible citizenry. 
 
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Curriculum maps for each grade are linked here. For the full document, refer to the "Additional Resources" section a the bottom of this page.

Elementary School

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Kindergarten Social Studies Standards
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Middle School

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High School

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Three components comprise the instructional framework for social studies: K-12 Essential Practices, Inquiry-Based Learning, and Literacy Practices.
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Three Yellow Hexagons titled cognitive engagement, behavioral engagement, and Affective engagement - links to K-12 Essential Practices in Social Studies
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Framework for Teaching and Learning in Social Studies - Full Version
 
 
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Disciplinary Literacy in the Social Studies Classroom PDF
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STEVEN KIDD
PI Partner of K-12 Social Studies
​Instructional Support Facility (ISF) 

720.554.5013
[email protected]

​CCSD Mission: To inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care.
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